It seems like we can’t catch a breath, before another unexpected announcement of a legislative, by-law or policy change is announced by one or another level of government. All negative. All curbing individual and group rights. All must and will be challenged- in calls to elected politicians, in the streets and in the courts.
London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre is hosting Life as a Refugee Event to commemorate World Refugee Day 2025. This year’s theme: Crossing Borders – Navigating U.S. Policies and Seeking Safe Harbour in Canada.
Friday, June 20, 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Goodwill Community Centre, 255 Horton St E, London, ON
OCASI 2025 Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Pan Pacific Toronto
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Assemblée générale annuelle 2025 d’OCASI
Mercredi, 22 octobre 2025
15 à 17 h
Pan Pacific Toronto
Open Letter: Canada puts refugee claimants at risk with Bill C-2
A coalition of civil society groups from across Canada has released an open letter to Premier Carney and Ministers Anandasangree and Diab, to express deep concern that Bill C-2, The Strong Borders Act will put refugee claimants, immigrants and migrants at risk.
Lettre ouverte : le Canada met les demandeurs d'asile à risque avec le Projet de loi C-2
Une coalition de groupes de la société civile de partout au Canada a publié une lettre ouverte à la première ministre Carney et aux ministres Anandasangree et Diab pour expreimer leurs préoccupations concernant le Projet de loi C-2 : Loi visant une sécurité rigoureuse à la frontière.
Do you have news, resources, events, or job postings to share with the sector? SettlementAtWork.Org is a space for knowledge sharing between sector workers, program and administrative staff, and leaders in Ontario. Help us grow by submitting your content and new ideas for collaboration. Let’s build a stronger, better-informed community together by visiting SettlementAtWork.Org.
SecteurÉtablissement: Appel au contenu
Avez-vous des nouvelles, des ressources, des événements ou des offres d’emploi à partager avec le secteur? SecteurÉtablissement.Org est un espace où les personnes qui travaillent dans le secteur de l’établissement en Ontario peuvent échanger de l’information, que vous soyez en première ligne, dans l’administration ou à la gestion. Partagez votre contenu ou vos idées pour qu’on puisse grandir ensemble et mieux soutenir nos communautés. Visitez SecteurÉtablissement.Org pour en savoir plus.
Self-Directed Online Course: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
This course aims to support those working in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector to deepen their understanding of anti-Indigenous racism and to explore promising practices to address it within their work. Registration deadline is June 16, 2025.
OCASI is proud to join the Towards Just Care partnership, a national initiative advancing inclusive, publicly accountable, and sustainable home care. Co-led by Trent University, the project centers the voices of home care workers, low-income care receivers, and migrant communities to co-create just care models rooted in dignity, equity, and collective wellbeing across Ontario and beyond.
Unlock Your Agency's Potential with the OCASI Client Management System (OCMS)!
OCMS is a cloud-based data management system that streamlines client services and saves time for workers and clients alike. It was developed by and for the immigrant and refugee-serving sector and is known for its high quality and responsive service. To join our growing list of clients, contact us at ocmssupport@ocasi.org
SECTOR HAPPENINGS
ONN’s 2025 State of the Sector Survey
ONN’s annual survey is conducted to better understand how nonprofits in Ontario are faring. It identifies and shares the state of the sector in a given moment of time, and provides organizations, nonprofit workers, volunteers, donors, government, and other groups with access to high-quality data, disaggregated by key demographic profiles.
Deadline: June 24, 2025 5pm EST.
Book Launch: Social Resilience and Internal Migration in the Canadian City
The book draws attention to disparities in outcomes for migrants and proposes strategies to enhance their participation in cities of all sizes. Focused on Ontario and Quebec, chapters pinpoint factors that affect the settlement and integration of immigrants, as well as growing numbers of international students, foreign workers, and refugee claimants. Available online as open access.
Policy brief: Barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario
Wellesley Institute reviews research on barriers and facilitators to primary care for equity-deserving populations in Ontario to better understand how to improve access. This policy brief provides initial recommendations to advance primary care attachment as the province begins to roll out its new team-based care model across the province.
Join 2SLGBTQ+ communities, allies, and 15+ community organizations in a rally in Toronto to defend and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ rights and freedom. Friday, June 20, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
International Day in Support of Victim-Survivors of Torture 2025
Join the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture to honour survivors of torture with expert speakers, live performances, food, and more! On International Day in Support of Survivors of Torture with the theme ‘Global Peace. Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 11:30am - 3pm EDT at the Church of the Holy Trinity - 10 Trinity Square Toronto.
Niagara Falls, Ontario September 11 to 13 2025.
The longest-standing and only Canadian-based refugee meeting with global perspectives to promote the best outcomes in refugee populations through research, education and advocacy. Topics include mental health, tuberculosis, interpretation, racism, detention, climate change, settlement and more. Discuss barriers, solutions, best practices while networking with peers and experts in the field.
Anti-Black racism has deeply affected the quality of care for Black populations in Canada, particularly in primary care. The research, conducted by Wellesley Institute in partnership with Black Health Alliance, identifies promising strategies to combat anti-Black racism in primary care and promote equitable healthcare for Black populations.
This national initiative by Rideau Hall Foundation has opened the Spring 2025 Open Call for charities and nonprofits working directly with underserved youth. Apply before June 20, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET for the general stream, or targeted stream for projects specifically designed to address the needs of newcomers to Canada and refugees. Small and medium-sized organizations are prioritized.
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Apply to be an Organizational Mentor
Organizational Mentors provide administrative support, project mentoring and financial accountability to grassroots groups funded through the Youth Innovations and Family Innovations streams. This creates opportunities for stronger supports and systems, helping grassroots groups to lead work in their communities. Apply by June 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Youth Innovation Component provides an opportunity for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities to have a direct impact in the lives of persons with disabilities. Apply by October 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET
This initiative is intended to support nonprofit organizations and groups whose programs and services are aligned with the goals of the Town of Milton’s strategic action plan. Consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that provide recreation, artistic and cultural programs and services for the benefit of the Milton community. Apply by July 28, 2025 by 4:30 p.m. ET.
North American Refugee Health Conference 2025